Apr 06, 2017 this fresh new edition, expanded to feature more photographs than before, including some neverbefore published, creates an uptodate and unrivalled collection of mccurry s portraiture. Magnum photographer steve mccurry never set out to take portraits. Mccurry studied film at pennsylvania state university, before going on to. Now available for the first time in an elegant paperback edition, this book. The title is portraits so the theme will be more often than not of peoples faces. Steve mccurry is best known for his iconic afghan girl portrait, which was the bestselling national geographic cover of alltime. Mar 11, 20 in 1985, steve mccurry photographed an afghan girl for the national geographic. Whilst studying he started taking photographs for the college newspaper, the daily. This portfolio contains a selection of the best and most poignant portraits by steve mccurry, known and loved the world over for his beautiful and enduring images of the landscapes and cultures of south and southeast asia. But steve has actually created many thousands of stunning portraits of people all over the world. Browse the collection and visit people from fifty countries without leaving your home. In 1985, he photographed an afghan girl for the national geographic. Critically acclaimed and recognized internationally for his classic.
Including the famous afghan girl photograph, and equally memorable images ranging from a bejewelled indian bride to a paraguayan cowboy, steve mccurry portraits features nearly 250 photographs in all. Portraits mccurry, steve, mccurry, steve 9780714865379. Portraits by steve mccurry is a new book that presents a selection of the best and most poignant portraits by acclaimed photographer steve mccurry. Also included are personal notes, telegrams and visual ephemera from his travels and assignments, all accompanied by his sisters text, personal recollections and family stories. Steve mccurry has 60 books on goodreads with 5797 ratings. Photographer steve mccurry never set out to take portraits. Steve mccurrys advice on how to take a good portrait. Critically acclaimed and recognized internationally for his classic reportage, over the last 20 years he has worked for the national geographic and other publications on numerous assignments. If you havent heard of his name, you probably have seen the portrait of the afghan girl which has become one of the most celebrated and wellknown portraits of the contemporary photography. A life in pictures, compiled by the photographers sister bonnie mccurry, captures his iconic images, from his early work in. Their expressions, their feelings at the moment of the shot, their life, where they are, and where theyve been.
Steve mccurry born february is an american photojournalist best known for his photograph, afghan girl that originally appeared in national pul i khumri, afghanistan photography by steve mccurry steve mccurry makes me think of that song, youll never leave harlan alive written by darrel scott. Jan 30, 2014 mr mccurry, the famous national geographic photographer, has produced this exhaustive volume of portraits, taken over the last 30 years of his career. The intensity of the subjects eyes and her compelling gaze made this one of the most widely and consistently celebrated portraits in the history of contemporary photography. Steve mccurry has taken some great portraits and has much to share, but this book highlights neither. Steve mccurrys photographs from around the world a limited edition book with a signed print covering the work of steve mccurry b. Mccurry has photographed many assignments for national geographic and has been a member of magnum photos since 1986. I look for the unguarded moment, the essential soul peeking out,experience etched on a persons face. His photo afghan girl, of a girl with piercing green eyes, has appeared on the cover of national geographic several times. Scott schuman was granted the pleasure of interviewing iconic photographer, steve mccurry, earlier this year and was kind enough to edit the footage together into a five part video series. Portraits by steve mccurry and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A life in pictures, by bonnie mccurry the selection of photographs includes steves bestknown shots and more than 100 previously unpublished images. First released in 1999, steve mccurry portraits has become a coveted and revered classic.
Steve mccurry born april 23, 1950 in philadelphia, pennsylvania is an american photographer, freelancer and photojournalist. Its obvious the people he photographs trust him to reveal their truth as unique individuals. Steve mccurry books list of books by author steve mccurry. In all of the photos he was able to capture that persons soul, he did a fantastic job by choosing so many expressive eyes and faces in general those expressions could tell.
This accompanies the other remarkable faces he has encountered whilst travelling throughout the world. The book is smaller than i anticipated admittedly amazon has listed the size but i had mistakenly thought that it would be like other treatises on portraits. Critically acclaimed and recognized internationally for his classic reportage, over the last twenty years he has worked for the national geographic and other publications on numerous assignments, travelling extensively throughout the middle and far east. Buy portraits book online at low prices in india portraits. Oct 14, 2010 does anyone know or care to make and educated guess as to what lenses steve mccurry, my favorite photographer, uses for his wonderful portraits. This extensive portfolio contains the only comprehensive collection of the unrivalled portraits by steve mccurry, known and loved the world.
Overview steve mccurry never set out to take portraits. Mar 19, 20 having studied steve mccurry in the past, and whilst in new zealand attending a national geographic photographic exhibition i decided to send for portraits, i i more than delighted with it and have shared it with friends. A thick book of the pictures taken by the prolific steve mccurry. Mccurry is a national geographic photographer and almost every page in the book could be a cover photo. Im proud to be an owner of this book and i will cherish it for as long as i have it which will be the rest of my life. See more ideas about steve mccurry, steve mc and people of the world. Steve mccurry born february is an american photojournalist best known for his photograph, afghan girl that originally appeared in national pul i khumri, afghanistan photography by steve mccurry steve mccurrymakes me think of that song, youll never leave harlan alive written by darrel scott. Wonderful book filled with steve mccurrys breathtaking portraits which he captured around the world.
See all books authored by steve mccurry, including portraits, and the path to buddha. Apr 03, 2020 steve mccurry has been one of the most iconic voices in contemporary photography for more than thirty years, with scores of magazine and book covers, over a dozen books, and countless exhibitions around the world to his name. Nov 28, 2018 steve mccurry has been one of the most iconic voices in contemporary photography for more than thirty years, with scores of magazine and book covers, over a dozen books, and countless exhibitions around the world to his name. Mar 19, 20 in 1985, steve mccurry photographed an afghan girl for the national geographic. Steve mccurrys portraits capture the humanity of his subjects in convincingly real moments. Portraits book by steve mccurry photographer 2 available.
Critically acclaimed and recognized internationally for his classic reportage, over the last twenty years he has worked for the national geographic and other publications on numerous assignments, travelling extensively throughout the middle and far. Bonnie mccurry has taken it upon herself to celebrate steves life and work in the form of. The photographs are exactly what you would expect from steve mccurry, stunning. One of the worlds most famous portrait photographers, steve mccurry, has taken to his blog to bring us his musings on what makes a good portrait. This fresh new edition, expanded to feature more photographs than before, including some neverbefore published, creates an uptodate and unrivalled collection of mccurrys portraiture. Critically acclaimed and recognized internationally for his classic reportage, over the last twenty years he has worked for the national geographic and other publications on numerous assignments, travelling extensively throughout the. Portraits by steve mccurry 19990531 paperback 1886 by steve mccurry author. Steve mccurry has been one of the most iconic voices in contemporary photography for more than thirty years, with scores of magazine and book covers, over a dozen books, and countless exhibitions around the world to his name. Who better to get advice from than a photographer who has provided us. Portraits by steve mccurry steve mccurry, portrait. Mr mccurry, the famous national geographic photographer, has produced this exhaustive volume of portraits, taken over the last 30 years of his career. Steve mccurry was born in 1950 and grew up in philadelphia.
Mccurry discusses the importance of light when shooting street portraits. This image accompanies the other remarkable faces he has encountered whilst travelling. In all of the photos he was able to capture that persons soul, he did a fantastic job by choosing so many expressive eyes and faces in general those expressions could tell a story. Portraits by steve mccurry photography book youtube. Steve mccurry presents a stunning collection of nearly 200 portraits from around the globe.
I try to convey what it is like to be that person,a person caught in a broader landscape that i guess youd call the human condition. Looking east was first published by phaidon in 2011 and has since sold over 30,000 copies worldwide. The collection includes some iconic as well as previously unknown. I feel compelled to be a bit of a smartass and implore posters ahead of time to please resist the urge to make asinine comments like its the photographer that matters, not the equipment. Wonderful book filled with steve mccurry s breathtaking portraits which he captured around the world. Steve mccurry became my first photography hero over 20 years before i picked up a camera. The image size is small, 5x7 inches, and the only accompanying text is a record of. During a gap year, mccurry spent several months in stockholm, amsterdam and the middle east before going to the college of arts and architecture at pennsylvania state university to study filmmaking. In 1985, steve mccurry photographed an afghan girl for the national geographic. Welcome to steve mccurrys facebook fan page maintained by the staff at steve mccurry studios. In addition to many of mccurrys most iconic photographs, this striking collection includes a number of neverbefore. Its a very large book, the paper use is very heavy and excellent paper.